meaning of inlay
1. To lay within; hence, to insert, as pieces of pearl, iviry, choice woods, or the like, in a groundwork of some other material; to form an ornamental surface; to diversify or adorn with insertions.
2. Matter or pieces of wood, ivory, etc. , inlaid, or prepared for inlaying; that which is inserted or inlaid for ornament or variety.
3. a decoration made by fitting pieces of wood into prepared slots in a surface
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